Bramston Beach House

A promising one-day trek that will give you a taste of nature, tradition, and history, the Goldfield Trail is gradually turning into Queensland top hiking destination. Also known as Malanbarra, this area is revered by the Malanbarra Yidinji clan and thus visiting tourists can observe the peaceful environment and enjoy the beauty of the untouched plant life surrounding them. It is a sanctuary both to the aboriginal people that depends on its land and waters for their everyday survival and the various kinds of wildlife species that inhabit its bordering rainforests as well. It is the ideal place to get a breath of fresh air while immersing in its rich legacy.

The trail came about during the year of 1930, the time when William Kraft unearthed ingots of gold resting on the northwestern slopes of Mount Bartle Frere. When word about his discovery started to spread, the need for a path way to reach the area by means of horse-drawn carriages has emerged. After quite some time, the unsteady supply of gold was rashly consumed and hence former miners started to call off their excavation trips to the gold mine. It was in the year 1986 when the trail was made available to the public as a natural park. In 1988, it officially became a part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage area when the Wooroonooran National Park was given the recognition.

A number of backpackers have started to draw interest in the trail because the foot path is relatively easy to accomplish. However, hikers are expected to be in their tip-top shapes to prevent unwanted injuries and any other types of accident. The trail is about 19 kilometres in distance and will take about 7 to 9 hours to wrap up. You can start from either the Boulders Scenic Reserve, which is next to the town of Babinda, or from the Goldsborough Valley camping ground, which is in the opposite direction. The trail will lead you to a part of Queensland’s rough country where many kinds of tropical trees and shrubbery thrive and different kinds of mammals, insects, and birds (some of which have been considered to be in danger of extinction) populate. Hikers will also get the chance to observe the scenic Banna Baddi (more commonly known as the Mulgrave River). Bush camping is permitted around the river’s immediate vicinity and this spot has been a popular resting area for hikers. Other spectacular views include the clear waters of the Kearney Falls, the verdant slopes of Mount Bellenden Ker, and a glimpse of the vast Atherton Tableland and Goldsborough Valley.

Although visiting tourists often visit to hike, some prefer to enjoy their quiet moments while having picnics in the Goldsborough Valley encampment or at the Boulders Scenic Reserve. Others come here to do some fishing on the Mulgrave River.

The easiest way to get to the Goldfield Trail is by taking the Bruce Highway going to Babinda. Drive 58 kilometres going the south direction turning right onto Munro Street. There are signs that will lead you to the Boulders Scenic Reserve. Another way is to turn right onto the Gillies Highway at Gordonvale. Turn off at Downings Road then drive towards the Goldsborough Valley. The tranquil atmosphere that emanates from the Goldfield Trail makes it the perfect vacation spot. Enhance your experience and continue to enjoy the same kind of stress-free vibe by spending the night over at the Bramston Beach House. This luxurious beach front home is the perfect destination after a rough day of hiking. It is minutes away from the Bruce Highway so getting there is very easy. Take the Bramston Beach Road and turn right at Evans Road then drive straight towards the five-star home that will surely make your vacation even more satisfyin